The Tranquility Trail – Guided Flat Water Experience 

You will need to set aside at least 3 hours – this includes:

• Meet & Greet at the bridge in Gaiguenamanagh. Meet your guides and other members of the group joining the adventure.
• Get a powerboat transfer up river.
• Pass the lovely quayside lined with boats of all description, see the locally named Devils Eyebrow and Slaire Woods. 
• Begin your riverside walk along the Barrow Track heading north this walk runs parallel with the Barrow Navigation. The walk will then turn up into an old woodland filled with beautiful old trees and viewing points looking out over the River Barrow and Clashganny weir. Depending on the time of year you may see lots of different plants and animals like Wild Garlic and carpets of Bluebells in Spring, Foxgloves, Meadowsweet and lots of birdsong in Summer or Red Squirrels and Mushrooms in Autumn. This will take approximately 30/45 mins and is approx 2km.
• This walk brings us to our starting point for your river adventure in Clashganny. 
• On arrival in Clashganny we will get geared up in the public changing facilities on site are available if necessary. Everybody will be provided with the required gear including buoyancy jackets and helmets. We will also have some barrels so you can put your personal items in them while on the river adventure such as a change of clothing, water or your walking boots etc.
• Safety chat before beginning the canoeing trail and a demonstration on how to hold the paddle and what strokes to use that will help you navigate your canoe. We will have a 10 minute warm up in the Old Harbor. This is an area of flat calm water to learn the basics, build your confidence and then off we go. There will be experienced personnel on the water with you.
• The trail then heads down river where you can Go With The Flow and take in breath-taking views. You will experience paddling on both the natural River Barrow and the canal navigation.
• We then paddle to the double lock at Ballykeenan where we will tell you some history about the old lock houses and lock keepers. You will see exactly how the locks operate as we drop down through them to continue on our journey to the next section of the river.
• The journey continues down the river concluding where the walking journey began in Graiguenamanagh.
• Once our adventure has concluded consider staying in the area for a bite to eat or to check out other fun activities. Check out our VISIT AREA GUIDE.

You will be finishing your adventure in Graiguenamanagh at the steps down to the river HERE.

• Walking Footwear
• Towel
• Old Runners that will get wet (Not flip flops or crocs etc.)
• Water
• Snack
• Suncream (Fingers crossed)
• Full change of clothing
• Light rain coat
• Extra layers such as a warm hat and fleece if it’s cold. – Avoid Cotton
• Personal toiletries

Optional extras: Waterproof phone case if you own one
Wetsuits are not required for this event but you are welcome to bring your own should you wish.

• Canoe
• Paddle
• Buoyancy Jacket
• Helmet
• Barrel
• Experienced Guide
• Complimentary Digital Photo Album

You will meet your guide at Graiguenamanagh Rowing Club.

Participants must be able to swim. It is unlikely the canoe will capsize on this tour but may still happen. This is an adventure.

There is some parking available but please arrive early to get parking. This is a public area where vehicles are parked at owners’ risk.

There are toilets and changing facilities available onsite where the canoeing adventure begins. These facilities are for public use and are property of Waterways Ireland.

The walk does have some steep slopes throughout the forest section.

Our equipment has a maximum capacity of 130KG per person.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit if cancellation is made 10 days or more prior to the event. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.